Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

CANFIELD - Michael S. Sultan, 93, formerly of La Salle Avenue in Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, 2020, at Windsor House Canfield.

Michael was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gregory and Barbara Jandrecic Sultan, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of...

Aug 23, 2020

MCDONALD - Vinko Markulin, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2020, at his home.

Vinko was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Donji Dragonozec, Croatia, a son of the late Juraj and Dora Pisacic Markulin, and came to the United States in 1972.

He worked at Syro Steel for 20 years, retiring in 1993....

Aug 21, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Ruth Fowler, 71, passed away peacefully late Friday morning, Aug. 21, 2020, at her home following a lengthy illness.

Ruth was born March 14, 1949, in Warren, a daughter of the late Raymond and Evelyn Oriel Miller, and lived much of her life in Trumbull County.

Ruth was a loving mother and homemaker...

Aug 18, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Gustav "Gus" Puskas, 92, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2020, at Briarfield at Ashley Place.

Gus was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Puskas, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Puskas attended Chaney High School and proudly served in the U.S....

Aug 15, 2020

CHAMPION - Frances T. Valcivic, 96, formerly of Vienna, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 2020, at Windsor House at Champion.

Frances was born Feb. 15, 1924, in Vienna, a daughter of the late Frank Terlesky and Frances Terlesky, and she lived her entire life in Trumbull County.

She was a 1941 graduate...

Aug 15, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Carole Ann Miller, 82, formerly of North Jackson, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 2020, at Briarfield at Ashley Place.

Carole was born May 14, 1937, in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Albin and Grace Anderson, and moved to the Mahoning Valley with her family as a child.

She was...

Aug 13, 2020

MCDONALD - Anna L. Jordan, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her son by her side.

Anna was born Nov. 20, 1923, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pauser Connors, and came to the McDonald area as a child with her family in 1928.

Aug 12, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Rosemary Banyots, 69, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, 2020, at Austintown Healthcare Center.

Rosemary was born July 29, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Peter and Celeste Alfonsi Cannella, and lived her life in this area.

She was a 1969 graduate of East...

Aug 10, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Theda L. Kurtiak, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Aug. 10, 2020, in the comfort of her home.

Theda was born Sept. 9, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dwight and Dorothy Cleland, and lived her life in this area.

She was a graduate of...

Aug 9, 2020

BOARDMAN - On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, Michael P. Cicchillo, 70, was called home to be with the Lord, passing into Eternal Life from Hospice House in North Lima.

Michael was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Youngstown to proud parents, Mary Lewis Cicchillo and Samuel Cicchillo, and spent much of his life in this area.

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Aug 9, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - JoAnn Marie Taylor Faber, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2020, at her home, with family by her side.

JoAnn was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Olean, New York, and was the only child of the late David and Mildred Whaley Taylor. She was raised in Sharon, Pa., was a 1949 graduate of...

Aug 8, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Nancy L. Olsavsky, 96, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Nancy was born June 18, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Angelo and Angelina Martone Crish, and lived her life in this area.

She was a 1942 graduate...

Aug 6, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Antonia M. "Toni" Venorsky, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2020, at Briarfield Manor.

Antonia was born Feb. 3, 1935, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Ciro and Victoria Polce Esposito, and was raised by her mother and stepfather, the late Arlie Shifflet. She was a graduate of New Castle...

Aug 1, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Gary Evanoff Jr., 38, passed away unexpectedly Saturday Aug. 1, 2020, at his home.

Gary was born June 22, 1982, in Youngstown, the son of Gary, Sr. and Janine Carney Evanoff, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 2000 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for HMS Manufacturing. Prior to...

Aug 1, 2020

BOARDMAN - Audrey Jean Mislay, 89, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, Aug. 1, 2020, at her home. Her uncompromising grace and gratefulness remained with her until the end.

Audrey was born May 17, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mary Bertolini Savoia and Canciano Savoia. After her father's death,...

Jul 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Rapovy, 96, passed away peacefully from natural causes early Thursday evening, July 30, 2020, and his son's home in Struthers.

Peter was born May 19, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Tekla Soroka Rapovy, and he lived his life in this area.

Pete graduated from The Rayen School...

Jul 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Samuel P. "Sammy" Miller, 68, passed away early Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020, at Hospice House with his family by his side, following a very brief battle with cancer.

Sammy was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of the late Samuel B. and Marjory A. Prosser Miller, and he lived his life in...

Jul 29, 2020

GIRARD - Dina M. Brenner, 51, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side, following a lengthy illness.

Dina was born April 8, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Evelyn Bowser Yanno, and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked in home...

Jul 28, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - William M. "Bill" Cook, 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

William was born Sept. 18, 1948, in Morgantown, W.Va., the son of the late Thomas G. and Lena Sandy Cook, and he came to this area with his family as a child.

He was a...

Jul 27, 2020

Due to the virus pandemic of 2020 that required quarantining and social distancing, public services to celebrate Raymond's life during the year following his passing were postponed. A Memorial Liturgy is now scheduled to take place on SATURDAY, SEPT. 4, 2021, at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church at 4:30 p.m. Because of continuing health concerns, a Mercy Meal for...